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A shopkeeper bought 80kg of sugar at the rate of $ 13.50 per kg. He mixed it with 120kg of sugar costing $ 16 per kg. In order to make a profit of 20%, he must sell the mixture at
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- $ 18 per kg
- $ 17 per kg
- $ 16.40 per kg
- $ 15 per kg
Correct Option: A
As per the given in question ,
CP of 200kg of sugar = (80 × 13.50 + 120 × 16) = (1080 + 1920) = 3000
| ∴ CP of 1 Kg of sugar = | = $ 15 | 200 |
| ∴ To gain 20% SP = 15 × | = $ 18 / kg. | 100 |
